Reading, Massachusetts vs. Hayward, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, California is 9.8% more expensive than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $127,885 in Hayward, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, California is more expensive than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Hayward
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs. Hayward, CA
Compared to Reading, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  32.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower